Best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,732 Turn-Based Strategy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Turn-Based Strategy game rankings were last updated on 2/14/2025.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,382 positive reviews and 2,368 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,105 positive reviews and 1,625 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,495 positive reviews and 2,256 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Tactical Breach Wizards
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Tactical Breach Wizards has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,381 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
5. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,107 positive reviews and 3,174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,382 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
7. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,450 positive reviews and 7,787 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
8. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,253 positive reviews and 936 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
9. WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
WitchSpring R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,004 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Persona 3 Reload
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Persona 3 Reload has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,111 positive reviews and 2,115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $69.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21,190 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 486 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,112 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,004 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,718 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 531 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 9/26/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,608 | 2/1/2024 | 93 | $69.99 | Steam Charts |
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